The University of Auckland Looking for Research Fellow in General Practice at Grafton, Auckland Full Time

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is committed to improving the health of our local, national, and global communities through excellence in teaching, research, service, and engagement.

The Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care is one of the leading departments of its kind in the world.

The School of Population Health provides the knowledge and skills needed to improve the health of all people by focusing on factors that affect the wellbeing of entire populations.

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The SHIVERS (Southern Hemisphere Influenza and Vaccine Effectiveness Research and Surveillance) programme aims to improve the understanding of transmission of influenza and other respiratory viruses and how to prevent their spread. The latest iteration, SHIVERS-V, is a research programme to investigate respiratory viral transmission and behaviour in Aotearoa/New Zealand once the international borders re-open. This programme is a collaboration between the University of Auckland, Environmental Science and Research (ESR), the Immunisation Advisory Centre at UniServices and Counties Manukau District Health Board.

We are looking for a full-time enthusiastic post-doctoral Research Fellow with an interest in the prevention and control of respiratory diseases to join us on this programme. Applicants with skills and experience in public health and translational research would be welcome as would expertise in quantitative or qualitative research methodologies and machine learning. There will be an opportunity for the successful applicant to develop their own research project, apply for new funding and supervise Masters and PhD students.

This fully funded fulltime, 12 month fixed term position could be based in either Wellington, Dunedin or Auckland.

Remuneration: $86,979 negotiable on experience and qualifications

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and several other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 15 June 2022 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Dr Penny Neave, Research Project Manager at IMAC via [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

Additional Information

Overseas Applicants

In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government imposed travel restrictions but have recently announced a five-step plan for a phased border re-opening. This phased re-opening will take some time and this may alter the nature of the standard interview process for offshore candidates, particularly at the on-site interview stage. To see how this might affect your application and for more information and updates on the border restrictions and phased re-opening, please visit the Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government’s official Covid-19 website.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz